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02-01-2010, 08:34 PM
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| | | Canon XL users
Any Canon XL users on this site?
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02-01-2010, 09:12 PM
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I use an XL-2 and an XM-2. |
02-01-2010, 09:32 PM
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Do you use with other Canon lenses via the adapter?
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03-01-2010, 01:36 PM
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I've got the Canon 1.6x converter that I use with the 20x lens, and a Canon/Nikon adapter so that I can use my Nikon lenses with it. |
03-01-2010, 01:43 PM
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what are your thoughts on the results?
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03-01-2010, 02:08 PM
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Very pleased with the 1.6x converter. Possibly slight softening if image, but not a problem.
I've used Nikon fit lenses up to 300mm f2.8 and been happy with the results. My 70-200 f2.8 is a good combination.
The main points to watch are:
1) Don't know about the Canon adapter, but with the Can/Nik adapter I lose auto focus/zoom and built in ND filters. Not really a problem as I shoot in manual focus anyway.
2) The magnification factor is approx. 7x in 16:9 and 9x in 4:3, so a 300mm lens becomes a 2100mm or 2700mm. Not too bad with a deer, but trying to find a small bird in a tree with such a narrow field of view can be very difficult! You also need a very sturdy tripod with a good fluid head on it, as any movement is greatly magnified. | | |
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